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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1942
Page
5
War time plans suspend the Iowa State Fair with army use of grounds possible. Some races and exhibits may occur if portions are retained. County fairs expected to gain attendance as residents stay closer to home. War bond premiums urged by W L Clark to county fair boards. Read a brief of Iowa agriculture and liquor statistics for March 1942.
April 22 at midnight marked the final filing day for nomination papers for the June 1 primary. Meanwhile political chatter focused on a Des Moines Iowa Council for Better Education meeting about five gubernatorial hopefuls.
The Northeast Iowa Press Association will convene at Strawberry Point on Friday afternoon and evening. The regular monthly meeting was postponed two weeks due to a scheduling conflict with the state meeting.
President designates April 27 1942 as Fourth Registration Day from 7 am to 9 pm. All males born on or before February 11 1942 and under age 65 must register at local posts in Elgin Clermont Wadena Fayette Arlington West Union. Fayette County Local Board No. 1 chaired by F W Loftus urges transient residents to register.
A county committee appoints a quota panel to set individual war bond targets totaling 84,000 dollars. Meetings will be held immediately to finalize and implement the drive across the territory.
A small town merchant seeks to regain lost city business since World War I amid tire shortages that push customers to shop locally. He argues his equal access to supplies with larger towns depends on staying active and delivering SERVICE in bold emphasis.
The county Legion postposes its Tuesday meeting April 28 due to the District Legion and Auxiliary gathering in New Hampton. Geo N Nickels, formerly of Wadenaway, has moved from Strawberry Point 19 Kewanna Indiana. Mrs Ernest Baumgartner and Mickey Ray returned home Sunday from Oelwein. Mr and Mrs Wm Baumgartner went to pick them up.
Mrs Rosa Muehlethaler slipped on a rug at her home last Friday and is believed to have fractured her hip. She cannot be moved for x rays and is treated for the injury. Since Tuesday Mrs Lena Cooley has cared for her as she rests and recovers. Her arm and elbow were bruised but without broken bones.
The Main Highlands 4H Club held its April 17 meeting at the Dennlers home with all members present and twenty guests. John Christ demonstrated rope halter tying after members named a spring bird, and a 10 cent fine was proposed for those failing to give a speech or demonstration. The next meeting will be at Noel Smith's home.
Golf enthusiasts have started warming up on the course and testing water hazards from last fall. The course is in excellent shape as many plan a return to golf rather than widespread travel, a trend seen as good for war jitters.
Mrs Harriet Ballard, second district Republican Women chairman, announces a convention at Independence on April 27 1942 to elect district officers and discuss district matters. Registration at 9 30 am, business session 10 30 am, paid lunch at noon. In the afternoon Mrs P A Lainson state president will speak.
Keith Thoma departed Monday for Hobbs New Mexico to survey a new airport site. He trained as a surveyor during a forestry course at Iowa State College and is now employed under civil service.
Twenty men departed Tuesday from West Union for Army induction led by named locals Clarence Helgerson of Postville Francis Horan of Clermont and James Simpson of Elgin. Clayton county transfers include Orvin J Thompson selling to Tillman J Thompson a half interest in the west half of the northeast quarter and the east three quarters of the west half of the northwest quarter in section 36 township 85 range 6 plus land in section 1-2-4-6.
Spring moves sweep through West Elgin as the Benson family relocates to a Clermont purchased home and Feller takes over their former residence in West Elgin. The Robinsons relocate to Mrs Celia Rennison's home, with Thoma house becoming vacant for remodeling by new owners Max and Mrs Mitts. Albert Schupbach plans semi retirement and farming. The Reusser residence hosts Mitts family from Missouri along with two daughters and a son.
An estimated 306000 "Soldiers of Production" were on Iowa farms on April 1 1942, driving the largest agricultural output in state history. Of these, 246000 were unpaid family workers and 60000 hired workers. Fewer family workers than last year but more hired workers keep total workers similar to or slightly above 1941 levels, mirroring national trends.
Alphie T Reierson of Elgin will depart April 24 for an induction station in the United States Army. He volunteered for service and will join the regular quota of selectees from Clayton County.
Mrs G J Mosby will host a general meeting of the Women's Society of Christian Service on May 7 instead of April 30. Committee members include Mrs G J Mosby Mrs Wm Pollock Mrs R V Brandt and Mrs Fleet Frieden.
Clayton County jury draws list for the May term includes Florence Jacobin Velma Hopfer and Lillian Loftsgard of Postville and Mart Wenger of Elgin among forty names drawn.
In a grateful message Jd E Bilden thanks friends and relatives for visits and cards during hospitalization. Mr and Mrs Arthur Kelly departed for Milestone Saskatchewan after wintering here. Mrs H T Knudtson left for Des Moines for an indefinite stay.
H. B. Gilson told the Echo that a letter from Pat Langsdale indicated Mr and Mrs Langsdale would be returning home Saturday after six hectic months on the California coast. The tone suggested they welcome peace and quiet in Elgin.
The American Legion and Auxiliary Fourth District meeting will be at New Hampton Iowa on Tuesday April 28 with registration at 11 a.m. business sessions at 1 30 p m and a joint banquet and program at 1 30 featuring Grace King Frances Hakes and Harold W Gaunitz. Pac Stine Post of New Hampton expects a record crowd and has facilities to handle them.
A. M. Weibel of the Wiebel Mill Co reports regular oat shipments from northwest central and northwest Iowa. He found about 65 truck loads sold since August 1940 totaling 39,853 bushels in last week’s checks.
The Rev. Paul F. Zoschke family marked seven years in Elgin with a basket of flowers hung in their window. The gesture came from the First Baptist Church during Sunday services as J. F. Miller gave the presentation speech.
Genevieve Dunkle hosted a miscellaneous shower Monday evening for Bonnie Curry with about twenty guests. The bride-elect received many lovely gifts for the new home. Orville Henke of Janesville, Wis., visited, and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kohls with Sheldon spent Sunday at the Howard Boyle home. Mrs. Anna Schupbuen, Mrs. Fanny Frieden, and Ida visited with Mrs. Mitts Sunday afternoon.
Supt. J. Robinson will register retailers restaurants factories and individuals under the sugar rationing act. He has jurisdiction over Elgin and Pleasant Valley township and will issue the ration books. See instructions in another column.
School superintendents were told to meet on April 22 at the courthouse with the rationing board to receive instructions on registering retailers restaurants and factories for sugar rationing. The April 28 29 registration will occur at Elgin school house for listed businesses.
The primary on Monday, June 1, 1942, will nominate two justices, two constables, two trustees, one clerk, one assessor and one committeeman and committeewoman per party. Candidates must file affidavits with the county auditor by May 1 to appear on the ballot. R P Strauch, Republican committeeman, will provide affidavit blanks to any prospective candidate. Each party should file a complete ticket.
Mr and Mrs Harry Johnson completed the purchase of the late Mrs Dena Dummermuths residence near Center Street East end. They have been renting the Benson house and will move as soon as the new home is ready.
Late news from Bess Stohr at 4 Rochester hospital indicates she is making splendid progress after her operation and hopes to come home by the end of the week.
Jay Colgrave of Russell and his son Kenneth of the U S Navy spent Sunday and Monday in the Reichert home. J E Bilden is recovering from illness in Decorah hospital and can sit up part time. friends hope for continued improvement. Mr and Mrs Ernest Christen and Lucy Christen, plus Mr and Mrs Bert Thoman and Ethel, spent Friday evening with Mrs Ida Christen. Mrs Ida Casper visited Paul Waters' home north of Postville from Friday to Monday.
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